Beef King Ranch Casserole

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5-1/2 cups shredded beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapeno, chopped (or 1 can diced green chiles)
1 teaspoon (each) salt, pepper, and cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
2 cans rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 10-1/2 ounce can condensed beef broth
  8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  8 ounces montery jack cheese, shredded
18   corn tortillas
Add oil to large heated skillet and sauté onions, peppers, and jalapeno.  Mix in all spices and cook until onion is translucent.  Add milk, tomatoes, and broth; bring to a simmer.  Remove from heat; stir in beef and cheese.

Cut tortillas into bite size pieces and place half into a greased 2-1/2 quart casserole dish (or 13x9 casserole dish works).  Top with half of the beef mixture.    Repeat layers, ending with beef mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Serves 8.

Hint:  To get 5-1/2 cups beef... buy two 3lb chuck roasts;  put into a crock pot and cook on low for approximately 6 hours until meat falls apart.